The Georgia Department of Labor reported on Thursday that the state’s unemployment rate for June remained at 3.5%, lower than the national average. Georgia achieved a historic milestone by reaching over 5 million jobs, reflecting consistent business growth. Job sectors with record numbers included financial activities, health care, and leisure. In June, jobs increased by 9,100 and by 29,800 over the year. While some sectors saw job declines, the overall labor force rose slightly to 5,376,388, despite a year-long decline. Unemployment also decreased. See more details below:

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A 32-year-old Duluth man was booked into the Floyd County Jail on Tuesday, facing a slew of felony charges in connection with an alleged scheme to fraudulently rent and then attempt to sell high-value construction equipment.

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A Summerville man was arrested Thursday on felony charges of aggravated assault and false imprisonment following a domestic incident earlier in the day that involved alleged strangulation, physical assault, and restricting the victim’s movement. Joe Don Mason, 48, was taken into custody after Chattooga County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a domestic dispute with parties separated.

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State Representative Eddie Lumsden (R-Armuchee), chairman of the House Insurance Committee, applauds the recent General Operating Support Grant funding that was awarded to Paradise Garden Foundation Inc. in Chattooga County. The Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, recently announced a $10,000 grant for this organization as a part of its General Operating Support, Project and Arts Education Program grants.

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A routine traffic stop in Summerville on Wednesday, July 10, quickly escalated into a drug bust after law enforcement officers discovered suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, leading to the arrest of a Summerville man.

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As residents in Northwest Georgia get closer to the weekend, expect a mix of hot temperatures and the threat of thunderstorms. Today will see isolated thunderstorms developing in the afternoon, bringing the potential for gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and frequent lightning. Expect highs today to reach around 93 degrees, with heat index values making it feel as high as 104. A slight breeze will be felt as winds shift from calm to a gentle southward flow at about 5 mph in the afternoon. The weather today shows a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms that could arise after 2 PM, so it’s wise to keep an eye on the skies and have a backup plan if you’re planning outdoor activities.

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The Trion Farmer’s Market is happening today at the pavilion at the track field in Trion.  Today you will find: Tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, Okra, Peaches and Cream Corn, Red potatoes, Cucumbers Zucchini, Fresh Eggs, Pickles, Relishes, Salsa, Jams/Jellies, Fried Pies, Zucchini Bread, Goat Milk Soap and more! Get out and support local farmers and gardeners in our area.

The Chattahoochee National Forest, a sprawling natural wonder encompassing over 750,000 acres across 18 counties in North Georgia – including 19,000 acres right here in Chattooga County – marked its 89th official anniversary last week. The celebration was a testament to a remarkable century-long journey of recovery, transforming once-abused lands into the vibrant ecological and recreational haven it is today.

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